Northern Ireland News for April 2015 : Page 6
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Coventry Teenagers Arrested By Counter Terrorism Unit
West Midlands Police have reported that two Coventry teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of preparing to travel to Syria to engage in terrorism. Officers from the West Midlands Counter Terroris...
Coventry Teenagers Arrested By Counter Terrorism Unit
West Midlands Police have reported that two Coventry teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of preparing to travel to Syria to engage in terrorism. Officers from the West Midlands Counter Terroris...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Police Appeal To Caravan Park Wrestlers In Historical Abuse Investigation
Northumbria Police have appealed for information on a group of professional wrestlers who worked at a Northumberland caravan park in 1994. Police are investigating an allegation of historical sexual ...
Police Appeal To Caravan Park Wrestlers In Historical Abuse Investigation
Northumbria Police have appealed for information on a group of professional wrestlers who worked at a Northumberland caravan park in 1994. Police are investigating an allegation of historical sexual ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Four Jailed For 26 Years For Armed Robbery
Four men have been jailed for a total of 26 years in connection with an armed robbery in Tooting last October. Kingston Crown Court heard how the four men forced their way into the home of a 46-year-...
Four Jailed For 26 Years For Armed Robbery
Four men have been jailed for a total of 26 years in connection with an armed robbery in Tooting last October. Kingston Crown Court heard how the four men forced their way into the home of a 46-year-...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Police Arrest Second 'Vigilante' Over Wigan Attacks
A second man has been arrested in connection with two assaults on suspected paedophiles in the Wigan area. It follows the arrest of a man on Saturday by Greater Manchester Police after two men report...
Police Arrest Second 'Vigilante' Over Wigan Attacks
A second man has been arrested in connection with two assaults on suspected paedophiles in the Wigan area. It follows the arrest of a man on Saturday by Greater Manchester Police after two men report...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Police Vehicles
A 53-year-old man has been arrested over a gun attack on police on 5 December 2013. The man was arrested on Tuesday morning in north Belfast. Three police vehicles were shot at on the Crumlin Road d...
Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Police Vehicles
A 53-year-old man has been arrested over a gun attack on police on 5 December 2013. The man was arrested on Tuesday morning in north Belfast. Three police vehicles were shot at on the Crumlin Road d...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Arsonists Attack Woman's Home In L'Derry
An arson attack has occurred on a pensioner's home in L'Derry. Flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of the property in Camelia Court and set on fire on Monday. The woman, 70, was able t...
Arsonists Attack Woman's Home In L'Derry
An arson attack has occurred on a pensioner's home in L'Derry. Flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of the property in Camelia Court and set on fire on Monday. The woman, 70, was able t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
DUP Hits Out At Decision To Ban Playing Music At Parade
The DUP has slammed the Parades Commission decision to ban the playing of music during part of Sunday's parade to the City of Belfast Loyal Orange Widows Fund Service. The Parades Commission decisio...
DUP Hits Out At Decision To Ban Playing Music At Parade
The DUP has slammed the Parades Commission decision to ban the playing of music during part of Sunday's parade to the City of Belfast Loyal Orange Widows Fund Service. The Parades Commission decisio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Male Detained Over Drugs And Blackmail Offences
A 30-year-old man has been arrested by police in County Antrim following an investigation into drugs and blackmail. He was detained in Ahoghill and has been taken to Antrim Police Station. Detective...
Male Detained Over Drugs And Blackmail Offences
A 30-year-old man has been arrested by police in County Antrim following an investigation into drugs and blackmail. He was detained in Ahoghill and has been taken to Antrim Police Station. Detective...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Scheme To Launch To Ensure Adequate Grade A Office Accommodation
Invest NI plans to launch a scheme to ensure there is adequate Grade A office accommodation to meet firms needs. The announcement comes following a report commissioned by Invest Northern Ireland to e...
Scheme To Launch To Ensure Adequate Grade A Office Accommodation
Invest NI plans to launch a scheme to ensure there is adequate Grade A office accommodation to meet firms needs. The announcement comes following a report commissioned by Invest Northern Ireland to e...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Police Seize Weapon, Drugs And Money In Vehicle Stop
Police have seized a weapon, drugs and large amount of cash during two vehicle stops in Greenford, north west London. The Metropolitan police said armed officers stopped a VW Passat on Ruislip Road, ...
Police Seize Weapon, Drugs And Money In Vehicle Stop
Police have seized a weapon, drugs and large amount of cash during two vehicle stops in Greenford, north west London. The Metropolitan police said armed officers stopped a VW Passat on Ruislip Road, ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Man Injured In Central London Building Collapse
A man is being treated for head and hip injuries following the collapse of a building in central London. The building, on Portugal Street, Holborn, is understood the be undergoing floor-by-floor demo...
Man Injured In Central London Building Collapse
A man is being treated for head and hip injuries following the collapse of a building in central London. The building, on Portugal Street, Holborn, is understood the be undergoing floor-by-floor demo...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Man Jailed After Arranging His Own Release From Prison
A convict who arranged his own release from prison using a fake email account has been jailed for seven years. Neil Moore, 28, was on remand at Wandsworth prison when he used an illicit mobile phone ...
Man Jailed After Arranging His Own Release From Prison
A convict who arranged his own release from prison using a fake email account has been jailed for seven years. Neil Moore, 28, was on remand at Wandsworth prison when he used an illicit mobile phone ...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
300 New Jobs Announced In Cardiff
A Cardiff-based call centre has announced the creation of 300 new jobs. Firstsource Solutions currently employs 800 people at Cardiff Bay and is to create new sales and customers service jobs in bot...
300 New Jobs Announced In Cardiff
A Cardiff-based call centre has announced the creation of 300 new jobs. Firstsource Solutions currently employs 800 people at Cardiff Bay and is to create new sales and customers service jobs in bot...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
11-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Wild Fires
South Wales Police have arrested a number of children, one as young as 11, in connection with grass fires across the Rhondda valley, which has suffered more grass fires than any other south Wales area...
11-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Wild Fires
South Wales Police have arrested a number of children, one as young as 11, in connection with grass fires across the Rhondda valley, which has suffered more grass fires than any other south Wales area...
UK National News, Apr 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
Electrical Fault Closes Eurotunnel Eurostar has reported "severe delays" following an electrical fault in one of the Channel Tunnels. It is understood that a power supply problem has closed...
Other News In Brief
Electrical Fault Closes Eurotunnel Eurostar has reported "severe delays" following an electrical fault in one of the Channel Tunnels. It is understood that a power supply problem has closed...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
All Ireland Scholarships Scheme Launches The All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland has launched. The annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, are now ...
Other News In Brief
All Ireland Scholarships Scheme Launches The All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland has launched. The annual scholarships, funded by businessman JP McManus, are now ...
Business News, Apr 20, 2015
Council Launches 'Brush Off' Challenge
Belfast City Council is calling on communities and groups across the city to make a clean sweep in their neighbourhood as part of a city-wide competition. The 'Brush Off' challenge is encouraging com...
Council Launches 'Brush Off' Challenge
Belfast City Council is calling on communities and groups across the city to make a clean sweep in their neighbourhood as part of a city-wide competition. The 'Brush Off' challenge is encouraging com...
Recruitment News, Apr 20, 2015
Minister Criticises Union's Strike Proposals
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has criticised proposals from the Unite union for a 24-hour strike on 6 May in the middle of a consultation on public transport services. Mr Danny Kennedy said: "Tran...
Minister Criticises Union's Strike Proposals
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has criticised proposals from the Unite union for a 24-hour strike on 6 May in the middle of a consultation on public transport services. Mr Danny Kennedy said: "Tran...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
West Stand At Windsor Park To Be Demolished
The West Stand at Windsor Park is to be demolished following recent structural damage, the Irish Football Association has confirmed. The recommendation came after a series of meetings which considere...
West Stand At Windsor Park To Be Demolished
The West Stand at Windsor Park is to be demolished following recent structural damage, the Irish Football Association has confirmed. The recommendation came after a series of meetings which considere...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
Dogs Killed In Fermanagh Fire
Seven dogs and six pups have died following a fire at a shed in Clabby, Co Fermanagh, on Saturday evening. Police have launched an investigation to establish if the fire in the Drumcor Road area was ...
Dogs Killed In Fermanagh Fire
Seven dogs and six pups have died following a fire at a shed in Clabby, Co Fermanagh, on Saturday evening. Police have launched an investigation to establish if the fire in the Drumcor Road area was ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
Public Transport Workers To Go On Strike
Public transport workers are to go on a 24 hour strike for the second time on Wednesday 6 May, the union Unite has confirmed. The strike, over cuts to Translink's budget, will affect Metro, Ulsterbus...
Public Transport Workers To Go On Strike
Public transport workers are to go on a 24 hour strike for the second time on Wednesday 6 May, the union Unite has confirmed. The strike, over cuts to Translink's budget, will affect Metro, Ulsterbus...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
Pilot Arrested After He Was Found Carrying Knives
Passengers due to fly from Heathrow to Hong Kong were delayed overnight when the pilot of the flight was arrested for allegedly possessing knives. It is understood that a number of weapons were disco...
Pilot Arrested After He Was Found Carrying Knives
Passengers due to fly from Heathrow to Hong Kong were delayed overnight when the pilot of the flight was arrested for allegedly possessing knives. It is understood that a number of weapons were disco...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
Blackburn Teenagers Arrest Linked To Australian Terror Plot
A 14-year-old boy from Blackburn has been arrested on terrorism related charges connected to an alleged terror plot in Australia. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have reported that the boy was arrest...
Blackburn Teenagers Arrest Linked To Australian Terror Plot
A 14-year-old boy from Blackburn has been arrested on terrorism related charges connected to an alleged terror plot in Australia. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have reported that the boy was arrest...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
Police Dig Up Pub Patio In Search For Missing Landlady
Police investigating the disappearance of a landlady in Cambridgeshire in 1997 are digging up the patio of her former pub. Deborah Steel, 37, was landlady of the Royal Standard in Ely, Cambridgeshire...
Police Dig Up Pub Patio In Search For Missing Landlady
Police investigating the disappearance of a landlady in Cambridgeshire in 1997 are digging up the patio of her former pub. Deborah Steel, 37, was landlady of the Royal Standard in Ely, Cambridgeshire...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
Police Appeal To Family Believed To Have Left UK For Syria
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a family of six believed to have left the UK for Syria. Asif Malik, his partner and their four children were reported missing last Thursday....
Police Appeal To Family Believed To Have Left UK For Syria
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a family of six believed to have left the UK for Syria. Asif Malik, his partner and their four children were reported missing last Thursday....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
Brick Thrown At House In South Belfast Being Treated As Hate Crime
A brick thrown through the window of a house in west Belfast is being treated as a "sectarian hate crime", according to police. The house on Walmer Street was attacked just before 7.30pm on Sunday. ...
Brick Thrown At House In South Belfast Being Treated As Hate Crime
A brick thrown through the window of a house in west Belfast is being treated as a "sectarian hate crime", according to police. The house on Walmer Street was attacked just before 7.30pm on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
Independent Review Commissioned Over North Belfast Parades Impasse
The Orange Order has commissioned an independent review over the parades and protests on the Crumlin Road, north Belfast. The review is to provide an accurate account of the facts surrounding the cur...
Independent Review Commissioned Over North Belfast Parades Impasse
The Orange Order has commissioned an independent review over the parades and protests on the Crumlin Road, north Belfast. The review is to provide an accurate account of the facts surrounding the cur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2015
Ambulance Crew Assaulted In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were attacked in Greenisland, Co Antrim. Their ambulance and equipment were also damaged during the incident which occurred in the Knockleigh Drive are...
Ambulance Crew Assaulted In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were attacked in Greenisland, Co Antrim. Their ambulance and equipment were also damaged during the incident which occurred in the Knockleigh Drive are...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
Man Arrested Over Assaults On Suspected Paedophiles
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man in connection with alleged assaults on two suspected paedophiles. It is understood that a man described as a "vigilante paedophile hunter" has been arres...
Man Arrested Over Assaults On Suspected Paedophiles
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man in connection with alleged assaults on two suspected paedophiles. It is understood that a man described as a "vigilante paedophile hunter" has been arres...
UK National News, Apr 20, 2015
British Men Released In United Arab Emirates
Three British men held on suspicion of spying in the United Arab Emirates have been released, according to BBC News. Two Stockport men, named as Conrad Clitheroe and Gary Cooper, and expat Neil Munro...
British Men Released In United Arab Emirates
Three British men held on suspicion of spying in the United Arab Emirates have been released, according to BBC News. Two Stockport men, named as Conrad Clitheroe and Gary Cooper, and expat Neil Munro...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.